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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 388,199.68, 581,366.40 and 221,482.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 388,199.68, 581,366.40 and 221,482.24 is: 331,690.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    388,199.68 : 581,366.40 = 221,482.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    388,199.68/581,366.40 = 221,482.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    388,199.68x = 581,366.40 × 221,482.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    388,199.68x = 128,762,332,532.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,762,332,532.74/388,199.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 331,690.98

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